RR...we swam in poo...

[rocknrollgirl]

Or the primordial swamp, I am not sure. But is was icky!!!!!!!!

This was my second road triathlon, it was another sprint. I had a great day, despite the poo swim. The "lake" was so small, it was really a pond. Every exposed inch of skin came out covered in a layer of black ooze that hardened to a crust after the bike. Thanksfully they had a shower for us after. People that swam without a wetsuit ruined their trisuits. It was gross.

The stats:
1/4 mile swim in 6:17
15 mile bike 45 mins ( 20 mph avg)
3.1 mile run 28 mins

Overall 1: 22
1st in age group, 15th woman overall

I am most excited about the bike, I felt like so many people were passing me. I was thrilled to see that I was riding that fast. It was flat, so that helped tons.
My run felt slow, but it was really hot and people were walking, so even though I felt slow, I am still pleased I got it done.

My girlfriend brought her three daughters to watch the race so I had a support group. It was nice.

Off for a recovery mt bike ride today if such a thing exists.

[OakLeaf]

Great job R&R! But... YUK!

[crazycanuck]

Icky RnrG..! Good job and congrats on the good results!

Your ickly water reminds me of swimming in the Swan River here in Perth...ewwww

[alpinerabbit]

ewwww...

that's why you swam so fast, I bet. The fear of the swamp monster obviously held over to the bike... wow!

Did you manage cleaning off your wetsuit? Hope the gunk doesn't stick.

[Velobambina]

Good job!

You've had a tetnus shot within the last 9 years, i hope.

[rocknrollgirl]

Thanks guys......

I did get the "ick" off the wetsuit, and I had a tetnus in 2005 when I was attacked by a cat while running. No, I am not kidding........